Be my Valentine

Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14. It is a celebration of romantic love when people give cards, letters, flowers or presents to their spouse or boyfrienf/girlfriend. They may also arrange a romantic meal in a restaurant or night in a hotel. Typical symbols of Valentine’s Day are red roses, hearts and Cupid.

If you want to celebrate Valentine’s day you can…

Send cards or letters and put your love in writing:

People who would like to have a romantic relationship with somebody may use the occasion to make this known, often anonymously. Valentine’s cards are often decorated with images of hearts, red roses or Cupid.

Give gifts or flowers to show worry about what the other person likes and wants:

Common Valentine’s Day gifts are flowers, chocolates, candy, lingerie and champagne or sparkling wine. However, some people use the occasion to present excessive gifts, such as jewelry.

Arrange a romantic dinner in a restaurant or a romantic night in a hotel, so that your partner can have a special experience to remember:

Many restaurants and hotels have special offers at this time. These can include romantic meals or weekend breaks.

Symbols for Valentine’s: Heart and Cupid

The most common Valentine’s Day symbol is the heart, particularly in reds and pinks. You can also find frequently pictures or models of Cupid. Cupid is usually portrayed as a small winged figure with a bow and arrow. In mythology, he uses his arrow to strike the hearts of people. People who have fallen in love are sometimes said to be ‘struck by Cupid’s arrow.

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